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  1. dougco1

    Was looking for a shop in or near Milwaukee to work on M1008; then did it all myself!

    No need to cut your wiring. GM had an issue with a batch of some bad relays years ago and have since fixed the issue. Just keep your batteries charged and your truck maintained for quick starting like originally designed and you'll be fine. Pop in a new GM unit just for good measure?
  2. dougco1

    1986 M1008 losing power

    Most likely its a fuel delivery issue. Fuel filter, fuel sock in tank plugged, fuel pump worn out, or injection pump may need rebuilding.
  3. dougco1

    CUCVRUS Repair Projects

    Its just so sad. lost another Steel Soldier. It looked like it was a solid rust free one at that. I hope the driver was ok.
  4. dougco1

    Was looking for a shop in or near Milwaukee to work on M1008; then did it all myself!

    Be careful when cleaning the translucent basil that covers the idiot lights. The white in the white circles will actually dissolve and rub off when trying to clean them.
  5. dougco1

    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    ????. I most be getting old and starting to get "Some timers Disease"
  6. dougco1

    998 canvas top repair

    You can always trust Phil Swift and his products. Fathers Day sale is still on. Products | flexsealproducts.com
  7. dougco1

    Kinda got carried away..... M1028 rebuild

    There has been a void on this site without your presence Sharecropper. I trust all went well with your surgery and your recovery is is going well. Please chime in with some updates if you can.
  8. dougco1

    CUCVRUS Repair Projects

    You may want to retrieve it from the scrap pile. There is close to 78 million people that think it could be repurposed again.
  9. dougco1

    CUCVRUS Repair Projects

  10. dougco1

    CUCV 1986 M1008 - In a Real Pickle - Bad Heads - Need Advice

    I bought a set a few years back. 6.2 Liter GM Diesel Cylinder Head for HMMWV and CUCV equipped with 6.2 Liter Diesel Engine (easternsurplus.net)
  11. dougco1

    Antenna attachment

    That is a simple clothesline tightener that you can purchase at any hardware store. They make different sizes for different size rope.
  12. dougco1

    M1009 Little Red Riding Hood.

    So, rule number 1: Not all marmots are groundhogs, but all groundhogs are marmots I still think that your friend Will Robertson is a Woodchuck
  13. dougco1

    Antenna attachment

    Are you talking about a CUCV military antenna?
  14. dougco1

    M1009: fuel level sending unit, & towing hitch?

    A bit harsh of a response isn't it. Everyone starts out as a new member on this site. Its a bit of a learning curb for all who enter. Keep in mind, "Patience is a virtue and it requires self control".
  15. dougco1

    Down to the frame she goes!

    Nice: Have you considered a 101 trailer tub for a truck bed? Some members have used them and it doesn't look all that bad.
  16. dougco1

    CUCVRUS Repair Projects

    I've owned a B 2150 "9 speed standard" since the late 80s. Bought it new with the bucket, hard cap, front mount snow blower, tiller, and 9" post hole auger. I think its one size larger than your 7100. I love mine so much the wife says she will use it to burry me when I go.
  17. dougco1

    What d30 12v glow plug

    To simplify things and for you not having a clue on how old or the condition of the original plugs are. You should use a $7.00 test light probe "see attached" to check if you have any blown plugs. Just clamp the alligator clip to the positive post of your battery and then touch the probe to the...
  18. dougco1

    CUCVRUS Repair Projects

    Good to see your maintaining that gem. I bet that Kubota is all of 35 years old now.
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